Form990-EZ
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
bullet Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
bullet Information about Form 990-EZ and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-1150
2014
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2014 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2014, and ending 12-31-2014
B
Check if applicable:
C Name of organization
BLUE HERON NATURE PRESERVE INC
 
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)4055 ROSWELL ROAD
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code ATLANTA, GA30342
D Employer identification number

02-0648202
E Telephone number

(404) 345-1008
F Group Exemption
Numberbullet  
G Accounting Method: Other (specify) bullet   H Check bulletI Website:bulletWWW.BHNP.ORGJ Tax-exempt status(check only one) - Click to see attachment(   ) bullet(insert no.) or
K Form of organization:  
L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b to line 9 to determine gross receipts. If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ ...........................bullet $ 159,687
Part I
Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I.....................
VerticalRevenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received .................... 1 60,179
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ............... 2 13,310
3 Membership dues and assessments ........................... 3 125
4 Investment income ........................... 4 23
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory ..... 5a  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses ....... 5b  
c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ...... 5c  
6 Gaming and fundraising events
a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) 6a  
b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) ..6b  
c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ... 6c  
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d  
7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ...... 7a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ............. 7b  
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) ......... 7c  
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) .......... 8 86,050
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 .............. Bullet 9 159,687
VerticalExpenses 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ............ 10  
11 Benefits paid to or for members ................ 11  
12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................ 12 43,600
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............ 13 16,600
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ................... 14 23,360
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping .............. 15 7,412
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) .............. 16 155,969
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .............. Bullet 17 246,941
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............ 18 -87,254
19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ............ 19 31,644
20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) .......... 20 0
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 ....... 21 -55,610
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
Cat. No. 10642I Form 990-EZ (2014)
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Part IIBalance Sheets (see the instructions for Part II)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II.................

(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year
22Cash, savings, and investments................
25,706
22
51,632
23Land and buildings....................
5,000
23
0
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........
5,493
24
10,506
25Total assets......................
36,199
25
62,138
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............
4,555
26
117,748
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)..
31,644
27
-55,610
Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . . Expenses
(Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? TO CREATE A PERSONAL EXPERIENCE WITH NATURE THROUGH A REGIONAL MODEL OF CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND CONNECTIVITY. BHNP FULFILLS ITS MISSION ON APPROXIMATELY 30 ACRES OF GREEN SPACE OWNED BY THE CITY OF ATLANTA.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 EDUCATION: BLUE HERON OFFERED 24 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS REACHING MORE THAN 650 CHILDREN AND ADULTS. THEY INCLUDED OUR MONTHLY SECOND SATURDAY SAFARI SERIES FOR FAMILIES AND ADULTS, PRESENTATIONS TO GARDEN CLUBS, PROGRAMS FOR SCOUTS AND SCHOOL GROUPS AND 2 WEEKS OF SUMMER CAMP FOR CHILDREN. OUR FALL SECOND SATURDAY SAFARI SERIES HOSTED TALKS ON MONARCH BUTTERFLIES, GEORGIA AMPHIBIANS, AND RAIN GARDEN CONSTRUCTION AND WERE WELL ATTENDED BY THE PUBLIC. WE SAW 7 SCOUT TROOPS IN THE FALL, ONE COLLEGE ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB, AND WERE VISITED BY CHILDREN FROM 4 LOCAL SCHOOLS. OUR MEADOWS FOR MONARCHS PROGRAM GOT OFF TO A GREAT START IN SEPTEMBER 2014, WITH 2 SCHOOLS AND 1 AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM COMMITTING TO THE YEAR-LONG PROGRAM. THE PARTICIPANTS IN THE AFTER SCHOOL ARE ALL LATINO CHILDREN WHO ATTEND THE SANDY SPRINGS MISSION, A PROGRAM SET UP TO HELP "AT-RISK" CHILDREN ACHIEVE ACADEMIC SUCCESS. OUR MEADOWS FOR MONARCHS PROGRAM PROVIDES IMPORTANT SCIENCE, NATURE AND ART ENRICHMENT FOR THESE CHILDREN.
(Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet
28a 6,603
29 EPA 5-STAR GRANT - PLUNGE POOL RESTORATION:THE PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT WAS TO RESTORE A NATIVE PLANT COMMUNITY TO RIPARIAN AREAS COVERING 1.15 ACRES, CREATING A HABITAT CORRIDOR FOR URBAN WILDLIFE AND FOSTERING PUBLIC STEWARDSHIP OF URBAN STREAMS. AS PART OF THE PROJECT WE ACCOMPLISHED THE FOLLOWING:- REMOVED ALMOST 1 ACRE OF INVASIVES (PRIVET, ETC.) FROM PLUNGE POOL PROJECT SITE.- INVOLVED OVER 250 VOLUNTEERS ON 5 DIFFERENT WORKDAYS TO HELP WITH ON-THE-GROUND PROJECT WORK.- BUILT 2 WOOD CHIP TRAILS TO OPEN UP PLUNGE POOL AREA FOR VISITORS AND PLANTED NATIVE PLANTS TO ILLUSTRATE THEIR USE IN VARIOUS SETTINGS. INSTALLED STONE LANDING AND PICNIC TABLE TO SERVE AS A GATHERING SPOT AND 2 OVERLOOKS OF THE PLUNGE POOL TO BE USED FOR WILDLIFE VIEWING AND INTERPRETATION.- PLANTED SEVERAL HUNDRED RIVER CANE PLANTS ALONG RIPARIAN AREA IN PROJECT SITE TO SUPPLEMENT EXISTING RIVER CANE AS A PILOT FOR REESTABLISHING THIS NATIVE PLANT ALONG THE PRESERVE'S WATERWAYS.- PARTNERED WITH GEORGIA POWER TO REMOVE TALL HOLLY BUSHES AT THE ENTRANCE AND DEVELOPED A PLAN WHICH WILL OVER TIME ESTABLISH SHRUBS AND UNDERSTORY TREES THAT DO NOT ENCROACH ON POWER LINES WHILE STILL CREATING A WILDLIFE BUFFER IN THE NEARBY RIPARIAN AREAS.- PARTNERED WITH GEORGIA POWER TO CREATE PILOT 'MEADOWS FOR MONARCHS' PROGRAM TO ESTABLISH NECTAR PLANTS UNDER POWER LINES. PROGRAM CONSISTED ON PLANTING BUTTERFLY WEED AND OTHER NECTAR PLANTS IN PROJECT SITE UNDER THE HIGH TENSION POWER LINES ALONG ROSWELL ROAD IN FRONT OF THE PRESERVE.- INSTALLED WILDLIFE CAMERAS ALONG RIPARIAN CORRIDOR IN ORDER TO BETTER UNDERSTAND WILDLIFE MOVEMENTS. THIS HAS BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN WORK WE ARE DOING TO PROVIDE SAFER CROSSINGS AT ROADWAYS AND OVER DAMS IN THE PRESERVE ALONG MILL CREEK.
(Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet
29a 16,218
30 PROPERTY ACQUISITION - 3931 LAND O LAKES DRIVE:DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2013, BHNP IDENTIFIED APPROXIMATELY 4 ACRES OF NEARBY BUT NOT CONTIGUOUS LAND (KNOWN AS 3931 LAND O LAKES DRIVE), THE RECLAIMING OF WHICH ITS MANAGEMENT BELIEVED WOULD ENHANCE ITS MISSION. THE CITY OF ATLANTA AGREED TO PURCHASE THE PROPERTY AND ADD IT TO THE LAND UNDER BHNP'S MANAGEMENT, BUT AT A PRICE BELOW THE PRICE REQUIRED BY THE SELLER OF THE LAND.IN ORDER TO FACILITATE THE PURCHASE, IN JANUARY 2014, BHNP SECURED A $600,000 LOAN FROM AN INDIVIDUAL, PURCHASED THE PROPERTY FROM THE SELLER AND IMMEDIATELY CONVEYED THE PROPERTY TO THE CONSERVATION FUND FOR $500,000 (THE PURCHASE AMOUNT AGREED TO BY THE CITY OF ATLANTA).BHNP USED THE $500,000 FROM THE CONSERVATION FUND TO REPAY A PORTION OF THE LOAN PROVIDED BY THE INDIVIDUAL TO PURCHASE THE LAND. AS SOON AS ADMINISTRATIVELY POSSIBLE BY THE CITY (AUGUST 2014), THE CONSERVATION FUND, AS INTERMEDIARY FOR THIS TRANSACTION, TRANSFERRED OWNERSHIP OF THE PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF ATLANTA.THE REMAINING BALANCE OF THE NOTE PAYABLE RELATING TO THIS PROPERTY IS UNSECURED, CARRIES AN INTEREST RATE OF2% PER ANNUM PAYABLE QUARTERLY AND MATURES ON DECEMBER 31, 2016.
(Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet
30a 106,610
VARIOUS OTHER EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS.
(Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet
26,598
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...MediumBullet
31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a).......... bullet 32 156,029
Part IV
List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees (list each one even if not compensated — see the instructions for Part IV)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV............
(a) Name and title (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position
(c)Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)
(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans,
and deferred compensation
(e) Estimated amount
of other compensation
NANCY JONES  
 
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
30.00 38,800 0 0
KEVIN MCCAULEY  
 
PROJECT & OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
20.00 4,800 0 0
JAY LEVIN  
 
BOARD CHAIR
2.00 0 0 0
KITSY RIGGALL  
 
BOARD VICE PRESIDENT
2.00 0 0 0
CHRISTINE WILLIAMS  
 
BOARD TREASURER
2.00 0 0 0
BETSY LANE  
 
BOARD SECRETARY
2.00 0 0 0
LIBBA SHORTRIDGE  
 
BOARD MEMBER
2.00 0 0 0
LANGLEY RESPESS  
 
BOARD MEMBER
2.00 0 0 0
CHAD WRIGHT  
 
BOARD MEMBER
2.00 0 0 0
NORRIS BROYLES  
 
BOARD MEMBER
2.00 0 0 0
ROBIN BRANDT  
 
BOARD MEMBER
2.00 0 0 0
BROOKE HAMMONDS  
 
BOARD MEMBER
2.00 0 0 0
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Part V
Other Information
(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the
instructions for Part V.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V.......
Yes
No
33
Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ...................
33
 
No
34
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the changeon Schedule O (see instructions) ..........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)? ............
35a
 
No
b
If "Yes," to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O
35b
 
 
c
Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III
35c
 
No
36
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes," complete applicable parts of Schedule N ................
36
 
No
37a
Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet
37a
0
b
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?...................
37b
 
 
38a
Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were
any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?..
38a
 
No
b
If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .
38b
 
39
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9.......
39a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities.....
39b
 
40a
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:
section 4911 bullet0 ; section 4912 bullet0 ; section 4955 bullet0
b
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I
40b
 
No
c
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958bullet0
d
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organizationbullet0
e
All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T ................
40e
 
No
41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bulletGA
42aThe organization's books are in care of bulletNANCY JONES
Telephone no. bullet (404) 345-1008
Located at bullet4055 ROSWELL ROADATLANTA,GA ZIP + 4bullet30342
b
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?
Yes
No
42b
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR)
c
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.? . . .
42c
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
43......bullet
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year....bullet43
 
Yes
No
44a
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed instead of
Form 990-EZ................................
44a
 
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completedinstead of Form 990-EZ.............................
44b
 
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year?.........
44c
 
No
d
If "Yes," to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an
explanation in Schedule O ............................
44d
 
 
45a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?.........
45a
 
No
45b
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of Form 990-EZ (see instructions)......................
45b
 
 
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Yes
No
46
Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition tocandidates for public office? If “Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I. .........
46
 
No
Part VI
Section 501(c)(3) organizations only All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47-49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50 and 51 Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI ..................
Yes
No
47
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................
47
 
No
48
Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..
48
 
No
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......
49a
 
No
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................
49b
 
 
50
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and title of each employee (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position
(c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC)
(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation (e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE




f
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 .................bullet  

51
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
d
Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000..........bullet  
52
Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE: All Section 501(c)(3) organizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must attach a completed Schedule A .......bullet
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
Sign Here
JumboBullet 2015-07-28
Signature of officer Date
JumboBullet NANCY JONESEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Type or print name and title
Paid Preparer Use Only
Print/Type preparer's name
G BLISS JONES
Preparer's signature
Date
 
PTIN
P00087087
Firm's name bullet
JONES AND KOLB
 
Firm's EIN bullet58-1763570
Firm's address bullet
3475 PIEDMONT ROAD SUITE 1500
 
ATLANTA, GA30305
Phone no. (404) 262-7920
May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See instructions .........bullet
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